Course: BA1

Hello, I am Ziad Kandiel. I am Egyptian raised in Saudi Arabia. After a thorough, disciplined yet gilded by creativity and leadership schooling life, which culminated in 4 A-levels and serving as my school's Head boy, I am now studying BA Architecture in the prestigious Manchester School Of Architecture. Architecture to me has always felt like my life's passion and destiny, a calling which was then reinforced further by work experience opportunities in multiple architecture firms in my hometown Jeddah. I have nurtured a particular interest in how architecture serves as a medium of expression and communication, whether conveying culture or heritage, and how the built environment can elevate the human experience. I particularly am drawn to the styles of surrealism, deconstructionism and dynamic structures as they tend to bring forward statements quite clearly and boldly. My strengths are software proficiency, conceptual sketching, final renders, the ability to absorb knowledge and apply it quickly, interpersonal communication and depth of thought. I view my time at MSA, and specifically this current project, as a major opportunity to develop my mindset and create something deeply meaningful for the local residents. Ultimately, this is a stepping stone toward my goal of becoming a world renowned, pioneering architect, designer and statement-maker.